Disordered eatingrefers to a range of irregular eating behaviors.
Disordered eating differs fromeating disorders.
This article will discuss physical and emotional signs of disordered eating, risks, and treatment.
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Some with disordered eating patterns will fit the diagnostic criteria in the DMS-5 for a full-blown eating disorder.
Anyone can develop habits of disordered eating.
However, there are some risk factors that may increase the likelihood that a person might develop disordered eating.
Often, people with disordered eating do not realize that their eating patterns may be harmful.
Typically, disordered eating does not meet all the criteria for an eating disorder.
Treatment can include psychotherapy and working with a registered dietician or nutritionist.
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